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Advises and appears in cases at interlocutory, trial and appellate levels, (common law litigation, commercial & equity litigation, international law & arbitration, large scale litigation, constitutional & administrative law and sporting disputes), conducted in multiple jurisdictions, but primarily in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Lausanne. Frequently appears in common law jury cases and causes conducted in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria, including in the field of defamation. Select cases appear below.

Appointed a Senior Fellow (Course Director of the LLM subject 'International Sports Arbitration') at Queen Mary University of London (School of Law) in 2022. Previously a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne (Faculty of Law), 2010-2022. Past President of the Commercial Bar Association of Victoria (CommBar), 2024-2025. Recognised internationally in Who's Who Legal (2016-2025 editions) as a leading lawyer in the specialty of sports law and listed by Doyle's Guide as a leading senior counsel in arbitration and administrative & public law.

Holds degrees from the Queensland University of Technology (LLB) and the University of Cambridge (MSt). Prior to commencing practice at the Bar, practised as a Lawyer (1986 to 1990) at: Power & Power, Brisbane; Allen Allen & Hemsley (Allens), Sydney; and Baker & McKenzie, Sydney. Chambers located in Melbourne (Owen Dixon Chambers West, Level 9 - Dever's List), Sydney (8 Wentworth Chambers) and London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (39 Essex Chambers).

CASES

High Court of Australia

Farm Transparency International Limited v The Game Meats Company of Australia Pty Limited

[2025] HCADisp 293 [Appeal pending].
Trespass; Breach of copyright, Constructive trust; Injunction.

Mathai and Others v Nelson

[2013] HCASL 115.
Insolvency, Proof of fraudulent disposition of property (Bankruptcy Act 1974, s.121).

Narain v Euroasia (Pacific) Pty Ltd

[2010] HCATrans 188.
Equity, Unconscionability (Garcia and Yerkey principle).

WPS Enterprises Pty Ltd v Radford

[2009] HCATrans 223.
Contract, Reasonableness of restraint of trade clause.

Goryl v Greyhound Australia Pty Ltd and Another

[1994] HCA 18, (1994) 179 CLR 463; (1994) 120 ALR 605; (1994) 68 ALJR 432.
Constitutional law, Inter-state discrimination/Full faith and credit (Constitution, ss.117 and 118).

Federal Court of Australia

The Game Meats Company of Australia Pty Limited v Farm Transparency International Limited

[2025] FCAFC 104, [2025] FCAFC 134; [2024] FCA 1455.
Trespass; Breach of copyright, Constructive trust; Injunction; Constitutional implied right to freedom of political communication.

Zhojie v Yu and Others

Unreported (O’Callaghan J), 1 September 2025, No. VID 695 of 2025.
Corporations, Oppression of minority shareholder (Northwest Bend Solar Project).

Australian Epic Health Services Pty Limited v National Disability Insurance Agency

Unreported (Horan J), 9 December 2024, No. VID 1148 of 2024.
Administrative Law. Judicial review, Irrelevant considerations.

Westpac Banking Corporation v Forum Finance Pty Limited

[2022] FCA 171; [2022] FCA 910.
Injunction, Variation of freezing order.

Kassiou and Others v Heard and Another Re GEBIE Services Pty Ltd (In Liquidation)

[2017] FCA 425.
Company’s ‘examinable affairs’ (Corporations Act 2001, s.596).

Mathai and Others v Nelson

[2012] FCA 1448, (2012) 208 FCR 165.
Proof of fraudulent disposition of property (Bankruptcy Act 1974, s.121).

Korda (Receiver and Manager), In the matter of South Eastern Secured Investments Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed)

[2010] FCA 1417, (2010) 191 FCR 68.
Company’s ‘examinable affairs’ (Corporations Act 2001, s.596).

Blue Wedges Inc v Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts

[2008] FCA 399, (2008) 167 FCR 463.
Administrative Law. Judicial review.

Nine Network Australia Ltd v Roy Morgan Research Pty Ltd and Seven Network Ltd

Unreported (Bennett J), 21 April 2005, 4 August 2005 and 2 May 2006. No. N-1298 of 2004.
Intellectual property, Trademarks (‘the worm'), Breach, Proprietorship, Prior/Honest and concurrent use.

Telstra Corporation Ltd v AAPT Ltd ex parte Hansen Corporation Ltd

[1999] FCA 1410.
Subpoena set aside; Costs of compliance.

Liberty USA Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd

[1998] FCA 1189.
Breach of contract; Misleading and deceptive conduct (Trade Practices Act 1974, s.52); Assessment of damages.

Karedis Enterprises Pty Ltd and Another v Antoniou and Another

[1995] FCA 1356, (1995) 59 FCR 35, (1995) 137 ALR 544, (1995) 31 IPR 393; (1995) ATPR 41-427, [1994] FCA 1551; (1995) ATPR 41-400.
Misleading and deceptive conduct (Trade Practices Act 1974, s.52); Limitation of actions.

Hosmer Holdings Pty Ltd v CAJ Investments Pty Ltd

(1995) 57 FCR 45, (1995) ATPR 41-407, (1995) ATPR 41-442.
Misleading and deceptive conduct (Trade Practices Act 1974, s.52).

Supreme Court of Victoria

Jieyun International Investments Pty Limited v Toorak Development Group Pty Limited and Others

[2022] VSC 387.
Equitable fraud (Knowing assistance & receipt, Barnes v Addy principle), Equitable compensation, Worldwide freezing order.

Khmer Buddhist Temple Association Inc v Chhet (No 3)

[2021] VSC 560.
Suppression Order (Open Courts Act 2013 (Vic), ss. 4, 10, 17, 18).

Waller v Munson Bowling Pty Ltd and Another

Unreported (Croucher J), 28 October – 11 November 2020, No. S CI 2018 01296.
Negligence (Occupier’s liability), Product liability (Defective product and installation), Foreseeability, Response to risk.

Jerak v Lazarus

[2020] VSC 729.
Administrative Law, Jurisdictional error.

Tsamis v State of Victoria

Jury (John Dixon J), 5-28 August, 16 September 2019, 24 February 2020. [2020] VSC 67; [2019] VSC 826; [2019] VSC 591; [2019] VSC 590; [2019] VSC 507; [2019] VSC 506; [2018] VSC 209; [2017] VSC 496.
Defamation, Imputations, Justification, Damages, Witness pseudonym orders.

Quilligan v Copyshift Group Pty Limited

[2018] VSC 784.
Negligence, Causation.

Vale v Daumeke and Others

[2017] VSC 467.
Negligence; Foreign State Immunity.

Kalos v Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres (Aust) Pty Ltd and Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce

Jury (Keogh J), 15-22 August 2016. [2016] VSC 715.
Negligence, Foreseeability.

Teo v Pacific Media Group Pty Ltd

[2016] VSC 626.
Release from Harman obligation.

Kambouris v Kiatos

[2016] VSCA 266.
Appeals, Leave to appeal out of time.

Bridge Bar Investments Pty Ltd and Anor v Dog at the Bridge Pty Ltd and Others

[2016] VSC 224.
Corporations; Realisation of security, Liquidator’s duty; Apprehended Bias.

Nolan v Executive Director, Land Management Policy, Department of Environment and Primary Industries

[2015] VSCA 301.
Administrative Law. Judicial review, Availability of declaratory relief.

St Kilda Arts & Events Company (Vic) Pty Ltd and Others v Apes With Wings Pty Ltd and Another

[2015] VSCA 199.
Appeals, Stay of judgment pending appeal.

Sgargetta v National Australia Bank Ltd

[2014] VSCA 159.
Appeals, New evidence on appeal; Proper construction of Settlement Deed; Accord and satisfaction.

Loftus v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

[2014] VSC 342.
Appeals, New evidence on appeal; Summary judgment, Triable issue.

Mentha v Naddvick Holdings Pty Ltd and Others

Jury (Cavanough J), 7-17 October 2013.
Negligence, Obvious risk, Damages.

Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd v Cox Coating Pty Ltd and Wattyl Australia Pty Ltd

[2012] VSC 358.
Negligence, Causation (Failure of bridge coating), Damages.

Zhou v Kousal

[2012] VSC 187, (2013) 35 VR 419.
Sheriff’s duties on unreserved sale of property; Inherent jurisdiction of court to set aside sale at undervalue; Equity, Unconscionability.

French v Herald and Weekly Times Ltd

[2010] VSC 155, (2010) 27 VR 171; [2010] VSC 127, (2010) 27 VR 140.
Defamation, Justification, ‘Hore-Lacey’ defence, Fair comment, Qualified privilege, Malice, Damages.

Narain v Euroasia (Pacific) Pty Ltd

[2009] VSCA 290.
Equity, Unconscionability (Garcia and Yerkey principle).

French v Triple M Melbourne Pty Ltd

Jury (J Forrest J), 10-28 November, 1 December 2008. [2008] VSC 547; [2008] VSC 548; [2008] VSC 549; [2008] VSC 550; [2008] VSC 553.
Defamation, Justification, Fair comment, Malice, Damages.

French v John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd

[2007] VSC 105.
Defamation, ‘newspaper rule’.

Morton v Elgin-Stuczynski

[2008] VSCA 25; (2008) 19 VR 294; [2006] VSC 279; [2007] VSC 8.
Contract, Proper construction of loan agreement, Calculation of interest; Implied terms.

Mobile Cosmetic Treatments Pty Ltd v Cosmetic Equipment Company Pty Ltd

[2007] VSC 194.
Injunction; Interpretation of contract; Private International Law (Chinese law); Adequacy of remedy of damages.

Martech Energy Systems Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) & Another v Bell

[2005] VSC 198.
Resulting Trust, Rebuttal of presumption of resulting trust.

Sarkis and Others v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation

[2005] VSCA 67, (2005) 59 ATR 33; [2003] VSC 349; (2003) 54 ATR 127.
Constructive Trusts, Declaration (Standing of applicant).

Lau v Bob Jane T-Marts Pty Ltd

[2004] VSC 69.
Employment contract, Termination.

Beaton and Another v Equestrian Federation of Australia Ltd

[2003] VSC 252.
Right to legal representation before domestic tribunal.

Hollow and Sons (In Liquidation) Pty Ltd and Others v A.H. Hollow and Another

[2002] VSC 543.
Insolvent trading, Directors’ liability, Interlocutory injunction.

IGA Distribution Pty Ltd v King & Taylor Pty Ltd and Another

[2002] VSC 440.
Contract, Repudiation. Specific performance. Failure to lodge caveat, Consequences, Constructive notice.

Layrill Pty Ltd v Furlap Constructions Pty Ltd

[2002] VSC 51; (2002) V ConvR 54-659.
Caveats, Successive caveats, Caveatable interest.

Chapman v E-Sports Club Worldwide Limited and Another

[2000] VSC 403, (2000) 35 ACSR 462, (2001) 19 ACLC 213.
Corporations, Derivative action, Application of rule in Foss v Hardbottle (Corporations Law, ss.236, 237).

Karadimas v H & P Solopitias Pty Ltd

[2000] VSC 392.
Mareva injunction, Onus of proof.

Kyriakou v Saba

[2000] VSC 318.
Constructive trusts, Nature of contributions; Equity, ‘clean hands'.

Beckwith v Pedlar

[2000] VSCA 86.
Costs (solicitor/client and solicitor/own client), Solicitor's entitlement.

Supreme Court of New South Wales

Tam v Worksafe Victoria

[2023] NSWSC 173.
Administrative Law. Judicial review.

Stanton v Fell

[2014] NSWCA 44; [2013] NSWSC 1001, [2014] NSWSC 1052.
Defamation.

Barcar Pty Ltd v Carpatsea Pty Ltd

[2008] NSWSC 344.
Misrepresentation; Misleading and deceptive conduct (Trade Practices Act 1974, s.52).

Brunninghausen v Glavanics

[1999] NSWCA 199, (1999) 46 NSWLR 538, (1999) 32 ACSR 294, (1999) 7 ACLC 1247; (1996) 19 ACSR 204, (1996) 14 ACLC 345.
Corporations, Directors’ fiduciary duties.

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Cliveden Consulting Group Pty Ltd and Another

(1996) 33 ATR 521; (1996) 34 ATR 26.
Breach of undertaking, Contempt.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Australian Cherry Exports Ltd and Others

(1996) 39 NSWLR 337, (1996) 132 FLR 266.
Prohibition on enforcement of Mortgage (Farm Debt Mediation Act 1994 (NSW), s.4).

Drummoyne District Rugby Club Inc v New South Wales Rugby Union Ltd

(1994) Aust. Contract R 90-359.
Contract, Privity, Umbrella organisation; Estoppel.

Darley v Shale

(1993) 4 Med LR 161.
Negligence, Response to risk (Laparoscopy/Laparotomy – surgical decision).

Dickson v The Nominal Defendant and Others

Unreported (Gleeson CJ), 1 June 1993, No. 1789/1991.
Negligence, Motor vehicle accident occurring on private not public road.

Pyout Pty Ltd v Puleo and Others

Unreported (Cohen J), 18 October 1991, No. 2249/1991.
Real Property, Deposit, Forfeiture, Calculation of loss.

County Court of Victoria

Director of Public Prosecutions v Basa

[2025] VCC 1181.
Criminal Law, Workplace death (Building & construction), Sentence.

McKenzie v Charles Stewart & Company Pty Limited

[2024] VCC 429.
Negligence, Insurance (Professional indemnity), Liability, Quantum.

Read v Metcalf Cranes Pty Limited and Others

Jury (HHJ Clarke), 1-14 February 2024.
Negligence, Personal injury (Crane failure), Liability, Quantum, Insurance (Contribution).

Vincent v Victorian Workcover Authority

Jury (HHJ Morrish), 22 May - 11 July 2023. [2023] VCC 1667.
Negligence, Personal injury (Psychological injury), Liability, Quantum.

Victorian Workcover Authority v Rule

[2021] VCC 1591.
Statutory Recovery, Workplace Injury and Compensation Act 2013 (VIC), ss.369, 435 (Indemnity), Wrongs Act 1958 (VIC), ss.48-59.

Bersee v State of Victoria

[2021] VCC 1940.
Negligence, Personal injury (Psychological injury), Liability, Quantum.

Turner v Brett Conlon Racing Pty Limited

[2021] VCC 1312.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Jackson v Jones

[2021] VCC 638.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Victorian Workcover Authority v Strike CCW Pty Limited (In Liquidation)

[2021] VCC 609.
Statutory Recovery, Workplace Injury and Compensation Act 2013 (VIC), ss.369, 491 (Indemnity).

Arvanitis v Holder

Jury (HHJ Clayton), 17-27 May 2021.
Defamation, Publication, Justification, Contextual Truth, Qualified Privilege, Malice, Damages.

Djukic v Kokosi Constructions Pty Limited

Jury (HHJ Ginnane), 9-28 October 2019.
Negligence, Personal Injury, Liability, Quantum.

Barnes v Forys

Jury (HHJ Jordan), 27 May - 1 June 2019.
Medical Negligence, Liability, Quantum.

Bamco Grove Pty Limited and Anor v Contek Constructions Pty Limited & Anor

[2019] VCC 400; [2019] VCC 327.
Negligence, Insurance (Property damage), Liability, Quantum. Costs (Indemnity costs).

Quilligan v Copyshift Group Pty Limited

[2018] VSC 784.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Radosavljevic v Residential Commercial Industrial Roofing Pty Limited

Jury (HHJ K L Bourke), 7-17 May 2018.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Victorian Workcover Authority v Racing Victoria Limited

[2018] VCC 124.
Statutory Recovery, Accident Compensation Act 1986 (VIC), s.138 (Indemnity).

Griffin v The Orbost Club Inc

Jury (HHJ Saccardo), 13-25 October 2017. [2017] CCV 1022.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum. Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Extension of time).

Kavusan v Capeyield Pty Ltd

Jury (HHJ Brookes), 7-25 August 2017.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Lagogiannis v ALH Group Pty Ltd and Others

[2016] VCC 30.
Tort. Assault and Battery; Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Extension of time).

Etan v Owners Corporation PS414356B

Jury (HHJ Parrish), 12-24 August 2015.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum.

Williamson v Kildair Hotels Pty Ltd and Princess Laundry Services Pty Ltd

Jury (HHJ Judge Dyer), 16-18 June 2015. [2015] VCC 1771.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum. Contribution. Statutory Recovery (Indemnity), Accident Compensation Act 1986 (VIC), s.138.

Toth v Southern Health and Secure Parking Pty Ltd

Jury (HHJ Cohen), 29 May - 6 June 2014.
Negligence, Personal injury, Liability, Quantum. Insurance, Construction of agreement for indemnity.

Telstra Corporation Ltd v Quinn Civil Pty Ltd & Ors

[2014] VCC 465.
Negligence, Property damage, Breach of duty of care. Proportionate Liability, Wrongs Act 1958 (VIC), Part IVAA.

Trajovska v Nuredinovski and Others

[2014] VCC 174.
Negligence, Existence of duty of care, Contributory negligence, Quantum (prior injury).

Dislakis v Huhtamaki (CP) Pty Ltd and Another

[2014] VCC 37.
Negligence, Foreseeability, Causation of injury.

Delaney v Geelong Leather Pty Ltd

Jury (HHJ Brookes), 28 August - 3 September 2013.
Negligence, Personal injury, Assessment of damages.

Akras v Mora

Jury (HHJ Murphy), 20 July - 13 August 2012. [2012] VCC (23 August 2012).
>Defamation, Justification, Qualified Privilege, Malice, Damages.

Independent Cement & Lime Pty Ltd v Rafidi and Others

[2010] VCC 521.
Freezing order sought against third party, Balance of convenience.

International Commercial Arbitration

Arbitration seated in Singapore and conducted under SIAC Rules.

Sole Arbitrator, SGD$10M, Final Award dated 12 February 2026. Sport.

Arbitration seated in Switzerland and conducted under CAS Rules.

Counsel, GBP £200M (USD $250M), Proceeding resolved August 2023. Sport.

Arbitration seated in Malaysia and conducted under AIAC Rules.

Sole Arbitrator, MYR RM472,604,114M (USD $110M), Proceeding resolved June 2019. Media and Broadcasting.

Arbitration seated in Australia and conducted under RIoA Rules.

Counsel, Injunction, Interim Award dated 5 April 2019. Education, Franchising.

Arbitration seated in the United Kingdom and conducted under LCIA Rules.

Counsel, USD$50M, Proceeding resolved September 2017. Telecommunications.

Arbitration seated in Singapore and conducted under SIAC Rules.

Counsel, USD$800K, Proceeding resolved September 2017. Electronic Technology.

Arbitration seated in Malaysia and conducted under KLRCA Rules.

Sole Arbitrator, USD$1.349M, Final Award dated 12 September 2017. Infrastructure.

Arbitration seated in Malaysia and conducted under UNCITRAL Rules.

Sole Arbitrator, USD$11.250M, Final Award dated 28 September 2016. Infrastructure, Transportation and Energy.

Court of Arbitration for Sport (Switzerland)

Air Sport Australia Confederation v Federation Aeronautique Internationale

CAS 2021/A/8550. Award & Order dated 15 February 2022.
CAS Jurisdiction, Time limit for appeal.

Marton v Australian Taekwondo

CAS 2021/A/8089. Appeal Award, 11 November 2021.

CAS 2021/A/7945. Appeal Award, 9 June 2021.
Olympic selection, Proper construction and application of Nomination Criteria.

Talbot v Federation Internationale De L’Automobile

CAS 2016/A/4635. Consent Award 5 October 2016.
Doping, Alleged ADRV.

Iles v Shooting Australia

CAS A1/2016. Partial Award, 30 June 2016; Final Award, 9 September 2016.
Olympic selection, Proper construction and application of Nomination Criteria.

Lloyd & Elks v Australian Sailing

CAS A3/2016. Final Award, 12 July 2016.
Olympic selection, Proper construction and application of Nomination Criteria.

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and Athletics Australia v Mottrom

CAS A4/2014. Partial Award (Jurisdiction), 27 March 2015. Final Award, 21 March 2016.
Jurisdiction, Termination of arbitration; Doping, Reliability of laboratory analysis of positive sample test result.

Equestrian Australia v Kenzig

CAS 2014/A/3738. Partial Award, 9 January 2015. Final Award, 5 March 2015.
Doping, ‘B’ sample, Results management, Proof of alleged ADRV.

Hill v Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and Cycling Australia

CAS 2013/A/3242. Award, 24 September 2013.
Jurisdiction, Separability of arbitration agreement (CAS Code of Sports-related Arbitration, Rules 28, 55 and Statute of Bodies Working for the Settlement of Sports-related Disputes, Article S1. Federal Code on Private International Law 1987 (Switzerland) Articles 186, 190(2)).

Walker v Australian Biathlon Association Incorporated

CAS 2011/A/259. Appeal Award, 15 December 2011.
Selection, Proper application and consideration of nomination/selection criteria, Review.

Buckley v Boxing Australia Incorporated (BAI) & Association of International Boxing Associations (AIBA)

CAS 2010/O/2118. Consent Award, 9 June 2010.
Athlete surgically fitted with cardiac pacemaker, Risk or advantage to athlete, Power of AIBA/BAI to ban athlete.

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority v Nisbet

CAS A2/2009. Appeal Award, 2 February 2010.
Doping, No significant fault or negligence; Sanction.

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority v Atkins

CAS A1/2009. Appeal Award, 4 November 2009.
Doping, Whether athlete bound by NF Anti-doping Policy; ADRV consequences for athlete and other team members.

World Anti-Doping Agency & International Rugby Board v Australian Rugby Union & Troy

CAS 2008/A/1652. Appeal Award, 2 June 2009; (2009) 4(1) ANZSLJR 1.
Doping, Non-analytical positive ADRV; Appeals, Time limit for lodgement of appeal.

D'Arcy v Australian Olympic Committee Inc

CAS 2008/A/1574. Appeal Award, 7 July 2008; (2008) 3(1) ANZSLJR 1.
CAS 2008/A/1539. Appeal Award, 2 June 2008.
Misconduct, Bringing self into disrepute, Team agreement, Exercise of discretion to terminate agreement; Sanction, Severity, Proportionality; CAS appellate jurisdiction.

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority v Van Tienan

CAS 2007/A3. Final Award, 16 June 2008.
Doping, Non-analytical positive ADRV, Reliable means of proof of ADRV; Sanction.

Zubkov v Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA)

CAS 2007/A/1291. Appeal Award, 21 December 2007.
Misconduct, Bringing sport into disrepute; Sanction, Severity, Proportionality.

Marinov v Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority

CAS 2007/A/1311. Appeal Award (Save as to costs), 26 September 2007, (2007) 2(1) ANZSLJR 2; Final Award (Costs), 20 December 2007. Award (First Instance), 9 June 2007.
Doping, Non-analytical positive ADRV, Possession of prohibited substance (knowledge).

French v Australian Sports Commission and Cycling Australia

CAS 2004/A/651. Appeal Award, 11 July 2005; Award (First Instance), 8 June 2004.
Doping; CAS Appeals, Admissibility of new evidence on appeal; Private International Law; Costs.

Beaton and Scholes v Equestrian Federation of Australia Ltd

CAS 2003/A/477. Appeal Award, 20 October 2003.
Doping, Opportunity for Athlete to be present at opening of ‘B’ sample.

National Sports Tribunal (Australia)

Kettlewell v Australian Endurance Riders Association Inc and Another

Proceeding NST-E24-105202. Consent Award dated 5 September 2024.
Alleged equine ADRV, Jurisdiction, No fault/No significant fault or negligence of persons responsible, Applicable sanction.

Liddick v Gymnastics Australia and Sport Integrity Australia

Proceeding NST-E21-148352. Interim Award dated 13 December 2021, Final Award dated 28 January 2022.
Conduct, Code of Conduct and Member Protection Policy; Limitation of Actions; Applicable sanction.

Neil and Equestrian Australia v Hanna

Proceeding NST-E20-258261. Award dated 5 November 2020.
Sports Law. Conduct (Social media policy); Jurisdiction.

World Rugby Independent Judicial Committee (Ireland)

Cerejo v World Rugby

Panel Chair. Decision, 20 May 2025.
Doping, TUE, Unintentional ADRV, Sanction.

Wellman v World Rugby

Panel Chair. Decision, 12 December 2023.
Doping, Unintentional ADRV, Sanction.

Palamo v World Rugby

Panel Member. Decision, 16 August 2017.
Doping, Unintentional ADRV, Sanction.

International Biathlon Union Anti-Doping Hearing Panel (Germany)

International Biathlon Union v Ustyugov

Panel Member. Decision, 13 February 2020.
Doping, Non-analytical positive ADRV, Sanction.

International Biathlon Union v Sleptsova

Panel Member. Decision, 11 February 2020.
Doping, Non-analytical positive ADRV, Sanction.

Full Court of the Family Court of Australia

Pace and Halkias

[2021] FamCAFC 81.
Harman obligation.

Supreme Court of Queensland

Joyce v Amaca Pty Ltd and Others

Unreported (Crow J), 27 January 2026, No. 1240 of 2024.
Negligence (Asbestos-related disease), Foreseeability.

Supreme Court of South Australia

McKenzie v Police

[2015] SASC 78.
Criminal law, Assault, Consent (sporting contest).

High Court of Justice of England and Wales

Fieldglen and Ford v Financial Services Authority and Keydata Investment Services Limited (In Administration)

Unreported (Richards J), 22-23 July 2009, HC09C02458.
Unreported (Briggs J), 13-16 July 2009, HC09C02458.
Corporations’ regulation; FSA Investigation, Validity of enforcement notice; Trespass to goods; Injunction.

Flashback Ventures Limited v The New Clapham Grand Limited and Howard Spooner

Unreported (Collins J), 27 October 2005, No. HC05C00560.
Contract, Wrongful termination; Relief against forfeiture; Damages.

High Court of Fiji

ANZ Banking Group Ltd v Campbell and Others

Unreported (Scott J), 20-22 October 1998, No. HBC 331 of 1997.
Guarantee, Indemnity of surety.

Glavanics v Neasoft (Fiji) Ltd

Unreported (Pathik J), 2 August 1995, No. HBC 352 of 1995.
Corporations, Oppression of minority shareholders.

Pacific Timber Developments Ltd and Others v Elders Resources NZFP Ltd and Others

Unreported (Fatiaki J), 5-16 December 1994, No. 623 of 1993.
Breach of contract; Enforcement of security; Unconscionability.

District Court of New South Wales

Cowley v D'Arcy

Unreported (Puckeridge DCJ), 18 July 2011, No 118277/2010.
Assault and Battery, Self Defence, Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), ss.52 and 53, Damages.

R v Murphy

Jury (Herron DCJ), 1997.
Criminal Law, Drugs, Possession, Trafficable/Commercial quantity, Customs Act 1901, s.233B.

R v Johnson

Jury (Smyth DCJ), 1994.
Criminal Law, Escape from lawful custody, Aid and abet, Harbour escapee, Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), ss.310C, 310G.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Marsh v Medical Board of Australia

[2023] VCAT 1320.
Administrative Law, Health Practitioner Regulation Law (Victoria) Act 2009 (Vic), ss.156(1)(a), 156(1)(e) and 202, Interim restriction on doctor’s registration.

Crozier v Department of Health

[2022] VCAT 1301.
Administrative Law, Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), ss.25(a), 32(1), 33(1) and 50(4), Relevance of documents, Legal professional privilege and personal affairs exemptions, Public interest override.